South Korea Questions Defector

By

Kwanwoo Jun

Updated Oct. 8, 2012 9:06 p.m. ET

SEOUL—A North Korean soldier underwent questioning by South Korean authorities following his weekend defection across the heavily fortified border between the countries, officials in Seoul said Monday.

North Korea remained silent on the defection, and no unusual activity was detected on the northern side of the border following the first defection across the demilitarized zone since 2010, the South Korean Defense Ministry said.